2010 VOLVO V70/XC70 headlight bulb

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222* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 228.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Dome lighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lighting
•Turn signals in the door mirror
•Approach lighting in the door mirror
•Brake/fog/taillights
•Rear side parking lights
•Active Bending Lights and LED bulbs
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
•Turn off the lights and remove the
remote key from the ignition before
changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing all front bulbs (except for the
fog lights).
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.

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NOTE
•Always switch off the ignition before
starting to replace a bulb.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
Removing the headlight housing1. Switch off the ignition by pressing quickly
on the START/STOP ENGINE button and
remove the remote key from the ignition
slot
1.
2. (Upper illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Withdraw the headlight housing's lock-
ing pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out .
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
3. (Lower illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Unplug the wiring connector by holding
down the clip with your thumb.
Pull out the connector with the other
hand.
4. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the lens.
5. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into
place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking
pins. Check that they are correctly
inserted. The headlight housing must be
properly inserted and secured in place
before the lighting is switched on or the
remote key is inserted into the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the
headlights and parking lights
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 222.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it to
the side.
2. Press down the clips on the upper edge of
the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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Low beam, Halogen
G021746
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs.
3. Detach the bulb by pressing the upper sec-
tion of the retaining spring downward and
to the side.
4. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb and reinsert it into the
headlight housing.
6. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
High beam, Halogen
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 223).
3. Pull the bulb holder out of the headlight
housing.
4. Turn the defective bulb counterclockwise
and pull it out of the socket.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket until it
snaps into place. It can only be secured in
one position.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the
headlight housing.7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Extra high beam2
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 223).
3. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder
downward.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb in the connector until it
snaps in place. It can only be inserted in
one way.
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.

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6. Return the bulb holder into position in the
headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Parking lights
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 223).
3. To access the bulb, first remove the high
beam bulb.
4. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
5. Remove the burned out bulb and install a
new one. It can only be secured in one
position.6. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Turn signals
G021750
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the round cover by pulling the tab
until the cover comes off.
3. Pull out the holder to access the bulb.
4. Remove the burned out bulb by pressing it
in slightly and turning out before pulling it
out. Press a new bulb into the socket.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.
7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Side marker lights
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 222.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 222).
2. Remove the round cover.
3. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and install a
new one. It can only be secured in one
position.

07 Index
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280
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 189
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 110
Accessory installation warning.................. 10
Active chassis system.............................156
Active yaw control................................... 154
Adaptive cruise control.................... 165, 167
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................24, 25
front...................................................... 20
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 28
Air conditioning........................................ 127
Air distribution.......................................... 125
Air distribution table................................. 130
Air vents................................................... 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 109
Anti-freeze.......................................194, 220Anti-lock brake system............................ 110
warning light......................................... 72
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 110
Approach lighting................................54, 90
Audio system
audio functions................................... 132
CD player/changer.............................. 142
HD digital radio................................... 136
overview.............................................. 131
radio functions.................................... 133
Sirius satellite radio............................139
sound settings.................................... 132
steering wheel keypad........................ 131
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 134
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 97
Automatic locking retractor....................... 35
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 108
general description.....................107, 108
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 108
Axle weight.............................................. 249
B
Battery
changing............................................. 232
maintenance...............................231, 232
remote key, replacing........................... 57
specifications...................................... 278
warning symbols................................. 231
Black box.............................................9, 214
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 183, 184, 185
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 145
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 46
Booster cushions....................................... 42
Brake lights................................................ 87
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 220
emergency brake assistance.............. 111
fluid..................................................... 277
general information............................. 110
Hill Descent Control............................ 112
warning light......................................... 74
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 227
footwell lighting................................... 227
headlights...........................222, 223, 224

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E
ECC.........................................126, 127, 128
Economical driving.................................. 192
Electric parking brake.............................. 114
Electronic Climate Control.......126, 127, 128
air distribution table............................ 130
Interior Air Quality System.................. 128
ventilated seats................................... 126
Emergency brake lights............................. 87
Emergency locking retractor...................... 35
Emergency starting.................................. 105
Emergency towing...........................210, 211
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
overheating........................................... 74
specifications...................................... 274
starting................................................ 103
switching off....................................... 105
Engine compartment overview................217
Engine oil
checking............................................. 218
low pressure warning light.............. 73, 74
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277Environment............................................... 11
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 201
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Floor rails................................................. 202
Fluid specifications.................................. 277
Fog lights
front...................................................... 73
front, changing bulbs.......................... 226
front/rear............................................... 87
Four C (active chassis system)................156
Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 73, 87
changing bulbs................................... 226
Front park assist.............................. 180, 182
Front seats...........................................79, 80
heated................................................. 126
Fuel filler cap........................................... 198
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 198
Fuel level warning light.............................. 73Fuel requirements............................ 196, 197
Fuel tank volume.....................................277
Fuses............................... 234, 235, 238, 240G
Gasoline requirements............................. 197
Gas tank volume...................................... 277
Gauges...................................................... 71
Geartronic................................................ 108
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 108
Generator warning light............................. 74
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 249
Grocery bag holder.................................. 203
Gross vehicle weight...............................249
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 88
HD digital radio........................................ 136
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 86
changing bulbs...........................223, 224

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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................251
Unlocking the vehicle................................ 54
Upholstery care....................................... 265
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 189
changing bulbs................................... 228
Vehicle dimensions
V70...................................................... 270
XC70................................................... 272
Vehicle Event Data............................... 9, 214
Vehicle loading................................200, 249
roof loads............................................ 204
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
performed by the owner.....................215
Vehicle weights........................................ 273
Ventilated seats....................................... 126
Volvo and the environment........................ 11
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 279Volvo programs.......................................279
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 88
Warning lights.......................... 71, 72, 73, 74
Warning symbol......................................... 75
Warning system, collision........................ 159
Warranties................................................ 214
Washer fluid..................................... 230, 277
Washers
headlight............................................... 92
windshield............................................. 91
Water, driving through............................. 193
Waxing..................................................... 264
Weights.................................................... 273
Wheels.....................................................242
changing............................................. 253
storing................................................. 243
Whiplash Protection System..................... 31
Windows
power.................................................... 94Windshield
IR coating............................................. 93
rain sensor............................................ 91
washers................................................ 92
wipers/washers..................................... 91
Windshield washer fluid................... 230, 277
Windshield wipers.................................... 229
Wiper blades
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 230
replacing windshield wipers............... 229